Weekly Update: March 7, 2022
Spring Break COVID-19 Safety
While COVID-19 continues to cause illness, hospitalizations, and death, we urge Wisconsinites to take steps to ensure that spring break plans are safe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you do not travel until you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines. Being up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines includes getting an additional dose for individuals who are immunocompromised or booster doses when eligible.
Knowing the COVID-19 Community Level where you are traveling can help you decide which prevention steps are most important to keep you and your loved ones safe. Masking is still required on public transportation. Follow all requirements and recommendations for each location during travel.
Check the COVID-19 Travel Health Notice for your destination and visit the International Travel webpage for requirements and recommendations.
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COVID-19 Case Numbers Continuing to Decline
 Today's COVID-19 update shows the 7-day average of new confirmed cases at 467. The last time it was below 500 was in July 2021. Fifty seven percent of counties across the state have shrinking case trajectories, while none have increasing trajectories. Thank you for your efforts to protect yourself, your family and your community from COVID-19!
Know the Facts: Long COVID Condition
 What is it? Long COVID is one type of post-COVID condition. Long COVID is sometimes called PASC (post-acute sequalae of SARS-CoV-2 infection) or long-term COVID-19. Some people with long COVID call themselves "long-haulers." People with long COVID experience new, returning, or ongoing symptoms long after they had COVID-19.
Who can get it? Anyone who had COVID-19 can get long COVID, even children, young adults, and those who were not very ill when they had COVID-19.
What are some symptoms? We are still learning about long COVID, but symptoms are physical and mental health problems that can be ongoing or develop four or more weeks after having COVID-19. Post-COVID conditions can affect many parts of the body.
How can I protect myself and my family? The best and only way to avoid getting long COVID is to protect yourself against COVID-19, and the best way to protect yourself from COVID-19 infection is to get vaccinated and boosted when you are eligible.
What should I do if I have long COVID? You can get medical care at Post-COVID Care Clinics throughout Wisconsin. You can also talk with your doctor or a health care provider about your long COVID symptoms. If you do not have health insurance or need help finding a doctor or mental health support, call or text 211. Visit our website to find long COVID support groups.
 Women’s History Month has been observed annually in March since 1987 to celebrate women’s contributions to history, culture, and society in the United States. This year’s theme, chosen by the National Women’s History Alliance, is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” This theme not only honors the tireless work of caregivers and frontline workers during the pandemic, but also celebrates women of all backgrounds who have provided compassionate healing and hope for the betterment of patients, friends, and family.
ICYMI: Recent COVID-19 News Releases
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